MOLE F-ING TACOS…read more And they are fantastic. It's all great! We had several tacos during a Saturday lunch visit. It was crowded and service is very deliberate so don't be in a rush. The place was clean and comfortable. We had the mole, the Pollo, the Al Pastor, and the chorizo and I'd be hard to tell you that any one was my "favorite". I feel like I need to go back to try more of the menu.

(4.15) ~ Very good overall food & service. Note: You order at the counter, they give you a Number &…read morewill bring out the food , sauces & utensils when ready. MENU: ** Guacamole = (4.25) Very tasty ** Red Sauce = (4.25) Very smokey ** Green Sauce = (4.15) Very good Cilantro ** Yellow Sauce = (4) sweet & spicy ** Nopales (cactus) = (4) very good ** Pozole Soup (sm) = (4) very tasty ** Tacos (corn) = (4) very good, although the tortillas are too small & so the food spills out...got Carne Asado (steak); Saudero (beef rib); Lengua (beef tongue); & Cacheta (beef cheek). *** Pancita (Tripe soup) = Not Available (Saturday @ 5pm)?... *** Tripa (Tripe) Taco = Next time...

Oooohhh... the line was out the door and down the walkway on Saturday night!…read more The wait was 45 minutes, but there were only two of us, so we found a seat in the bar without a wait. The service was excellent! The team worked together to ensure we had drinks ordered within 2 minutes of sitting down. Once we ordered- the food was out within 10 minutes, smoking hot! Everything was delicious, flavorful and plentiful! This location is always busy as the decor and interior make the food taste even better. Check it out!

This is one of our favorite restaurants. It had been a long time since we visited, so we took a…read moretrip to Rio. Marabella was our waitress. She was very nice and professional. We sat outside with a beautiful view of the water, music playing in the background. It was just a beautiful evening. He ordered the steak fajitas and I got the birria tacos. The food is always delicious except this time, it came out cold. His fajitas always came out sizzling, but not this time. Off course we will go back, hoping for a better experience! Food: 3/5 Customer service: 5/5

Stopped by Taco Bar El Guero and went straight for the burrito bowl--split between steak and…read morepastor. Honestly, both were excellent but in different ways: the steak had that nice charred flavor you want, while the pastor came through with a touch of sweetness and spice that kept every bite interesting. The toppings were fresh, portions generous, and everything felt well-balanced (not just rice filler like some spots do). What stood out was how flavorful the proteins were on their own--you could tell they marinate and season with care. The vibe here is casual and welcoming, the kind of place you can pop in for a quick bite, hang out with friends, pick up dry cleaning, or get gas. Yes you can do all of those things under the same roof. Prices are fair for the quality, and you definitely leave full. If you're in Gaithersburg craving Mexican street-style flavors, this spot is worth the stop.

Honestly, Taco Bar has been the best taqueria I've had in the east coast. I used to order it almost…read moreweekly, in college. Their ingredients are fresh, quantities are great, and service is pretty good--given that it's not the most upscale setting. I would've given it 5 stars but they accidentally dropped meat on some of my vegetarian bowls prior (however they've always reimbursed us for mistakes, which is great customer service). The ladies working in the back work very hard and their labor of love does shine in the food. This place actually rivals SoCal mexican food. If you're in the area, skip Chipotle and come here to try their burritos, tortas, nachos, bowls and horchata, and tres leches. Also if you're brave check out their spicy red sauce! It's literally one of the best hidden food gems of Moco.

Came back here recently for dinner and it was pretty good. Ordered lemonade for drink and then the…read morecarne asada and Guadalajara trio for entrees. The carne asada was solid. Juicy thin steak with great flavor. My trio entree was solid for 2/3 items. The chicken and steak fajita pieces were great, but my bacon wrapped shrimp was burned which caused it to be slightly bitter. Also, the lemonade is just from the fountain I think. I wish they made it in house so it tasted more refreshing. The overall rating is closer to 3.5 than 4, but I rounded it up. Service was pretty great, our server was on point. And I love the decorations inside, and they are at a prime spot in Rio so it feels a little lively. Glad I came to check em out again.

Oh Uncle Julio's, you always seem so inviting, you make me think this is a good idea, and yet; time…read moreand time again, I find myself disappointed. While exploring the Rio Boardwalk I saw Uncle Julio's sitting off to the side, beautiful views, inviting patios, a great aesthetic and I was lured in. There is ample seating, but being it was such a beautiful night, the waterfront patio was packed, so I opted for indoor seating. My server was friendly, but when I asked for recommendations, was rather underwhelming and did not really sell me on the options I was inquiring about. With them not making the Veggie Fajitas seem like an appetizing option, I went for a spread of apps and dips: queso, guacamole, chips, salsa, and tortillas. Food came out rather quick and everything was fresh and hot. Was it anything special or spectacular? No. Was the experience anything that left me wanting a repeat visit? Again, no. It served its purpose, I was no longer hungry, but at the same time, I was not satisfied. In future, if/when I am tempted by Uncle Julio's, I hope I can recall the underwhelmingness of this visit and it saves me from taking another forgettable trip to Uncle Julio's and inspires me to take advantage of other options in the area.

Great Atmosphere, Great Staff. Next time I'll try the comedy show Live…read more Good bar nice pours

Representing 2022 in alphabet series, L is for La Mexicana. I went here a few times for a couple…read moreof events, comedy show, & birthday party. They have a nice private back room for private events or their comedy shows. The main restaurant has a nice bar area and TV's for football or whatever sport. I always got the same thing, the enchiladas. Food is solid. Prices are reasonable here, which was a nice change in the 2020's. What I realized in 2024 was the enchiladas and plates are kind of on the smaller side. When I think of sit-down Mexican restaurants, I think of hearty meals, but this wasn't so hearty. I was hungry several hours later that night in 2024. In January 2025, I was here for a friend's birthday party and remembered that the portions are smaller than typical Mexican restaurants, so I added a bean pupusa to my enchilada plate, which was excellent, even better than the enchiladas, which are solid. It was a little chaotic with the number of people there, and the awkward table setup. It would've been better having that backroom, but there was a comedy show or something happening that night in there, so we made do with the long high tables put together in the middle of the restaurant. Service has always been good here overall in terms of friendliness, but a couple of times when things ran a bit slow. Also, beer pitchers were cheap too. I remember the couple of events where people split including at the January 2025, my friend's brother & his wife split beer with me. Overall, it's a good local business in the area. In spite of a few flaws, mostly good & would return again in the future.

Love it here! I like to start off with their big Sangrita drink. It sounds like it is: a mash up of…read moresangria & and margarita & the large is pretty big. Deelish! The food is amazing & you really can't go wrong ordering whatever you like. I've had the enchiladas the 1st time I went as they're pretty safe & they were really good. My friend got the salmon & believe it or not it was incredible! I had serious entree envy. Other friend ordered the shredded chicken burrito & he said it was one of the best he's had- juicy chicken, just enough veg. The service is fantastic here. Very friendly and welcoming. Our server was our friend but the end of the meal. Love this place! As of June 2024 the strip mall they are in is undergoing renovations- it looks dark but they are Open!

I ordered some birria tacos for takeout with my sisters. They took foreverrrrr to come out, even…read morethough I ordered ahead of time. Inside was big and spacious. There were about two tables occupied so I didn't understand why the tacos took as long as they did. The employees were really nice and apologetic for the wait. I tried them as soon as we got home, which was shortly after, and they were already really cold. Although I'm a cheese lover, these were just too much for me. The cheese was an overkill and took away from the actual steak. I instantly got nauseous and couldn't enjoy them.

the food was great ESPECIALLY THE BEAN AND CHEESE PUPUSAS AND MANGO DRINK the service was fast…read morequick and very efficient these workers are great! and I feel like this place should get bigger they are great they have success coming also I love this places vibe it has Mexican and Central American music with chill vibes and the workers really make you feel welcomed.

1/5 Unfortunately,…read morethis place was a huge disappointment. Honestly, the customer service made the entire experience worse. We came in smiling, excited, and ready to spend money trying a new Mexican spot. Instead, we quickly got the impression that our business was an inconvenience. Let's start with the prices. I ordered a maracuyá (passion fruit) drink for $4.19, and my husband ordered a cranberry drink for $4.19. Neither is refillable, which I normally wouldn't even complain about, but that's over $8 for two basic non-alcoholic drinks. For perspective, I buy the maracuyá drink mix at the Mexican market for less than $5, and that one package makes at least FIVE drinks this size. I'm saying this mostly because they were making money off of us. They brought us chips and salsa when we sat down. Most Mexican restaurants around here offer unlimited chips and salsa, so when we finished the first basket, we asked for another. He brought it. After bringing our drinks, however, the man helping us took forever to come back to take our food order. Another staff member repeatedly walked around us like we were invisible. Eventually, we had to WAVE HIM DOWN just to place our order. We ordered chile con queso WITH BEEF, exactly as it was labeled on the menu, along with chile relleno with beef. The queso arrived WITH NO BEEF. We very kindly pointed out that the beef was missing. Instead of simply saying, "Oh, sorry about that," and correcting it, he seemed confused and started going back and forth with us about it. We asked for the menu because we knew what we had ordered. He took the cheese dip away, went toward the kitchen, and then YELLED across the restaurant to us that it would be $9.36. My husband responded that was fine because THAT WAS WHAT WE ORDERED. Then somehow the chips became another issue. When our almost $10 queso dip came back, there were NO CHIPS brought with it. When we asked about chips, he responded with an attitude that he wasn't going to give us any more. My husband, genuinely confused at this point, asked how exactly he was supposed to eat the queso. With a spoon??? Well, apparently so, because the man came back with another basket of chips... AND A SPOON. You seriously can't make this stuff up. And that really sums up the experience. Restaurants make mistakes. That wasn't the problem. It was the attitude, the lack of attentiveness, having to wave someone down just to order, arguing over something clearly listed on the menu, yelling a price across the restaurant, and then acting bothered over providing chips for a nearly $10 DIP. We walked in happy, friendly, and excited to try somewhere new. We left knowing we will never come back. My advice? There are more than enough Mexican restaurants in the Muddy Branch/Gaithersburg area to choose from. Try one of the others. Based on our experience, this place clearly has enough business that making new customers feel welcomed and valued isn't a priority.

First time trying Taco de Birria. They are located in the cut by the Giant. You can easily miss…read morethem but don't sleep on them. My friend and I had a taste for tacos so we thought we should try this place. I am always in that area and always wanted to try them so why not. The food was great. I ordered the carne asada quesadillas and my friend ordered the carne asada burrito bowl. Both had great flavor. The meat was cooked to the right temperature and had great seasoning. I only wish the tortilla for the quesadilla was cooked a little more. I would have enjoyed a good crunch. The burrito bowl was delicious as well. Very filling but not too heavy. The service was good. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They made sure that we had everything we needed. The ambiance was cool. Its a small authentic taco shop but it was very clean and organized which I always appreciate. It was a great experience. Check them out if you are in the area. Cheers!

Cute place by the owners of Rice Bar - got a beef birria burrito to go. Counter service was…read morefriendly and the food was packaged up really nicely. Was happy with the burrito size and that they packaged sauces to go with. Be aware that the prices on the menu boards are no longer accurate and that you need to look at the paper menus instead. Would come again - dining area looked cozy.

Came here with my Spanish teacher to experience authentic Mexican food. The food was based on…read moredishes in the 1700s and the flavor is amazing! Walking in, there is a display of their desserts on display: flan, arroz con leche, and jello with yogurt. I ordered enchiladas with mole, and the mole was not something I had expected. I learned the mole is made from at least seven ingredients, one of which is chocolate. And, yes, I am not a fan of chocolate, but the dish grew on me quickly after having several bites, and I finished a majority of it before I got too full. It is situated in a Salvadorian neighborhood, and the food is authentic, true to its roots. The meals are very cheap, and don't let the presentation fool you: the flavor and smell are amazing.

Let me tell you something, this is such a great place to eat original Mexican food. Affordable…read moreprices and the food tastes delicious . I got the tacos al pastor and it was awesome. Great service very nice people, very humble. Thumbs up

Excellent food and service. Great experience…read more Hidden gem definitely we got a lot more than we expected.

This was my first visit to the Rio Grande and I was not disappointed! It's a small place with a…read morevery festive atmosphere and nice artwork on the walls. We were greeted warmly by the owner Luiz and were seated quickly. It turns out that we arrived on Margarita Thursday, what a bonus. The margaritas arrived quickly and were delicious and the chips were fresh and crispy. We had fajitas and a chicken burrito for dinner and both meals were excellent! The service was excellent, Sandra was our main server and she was " on it!" Thank you again, Rio Grande, we will definitely be returning!